Asparagus with Orange Mayonnaise
Dress up asparagus spears with a simple yogurt-mayonnaise dressing for a simple side dish or tasty snack.
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh asparagus spears or one 10-ounce package frozen asparagus spears
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2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
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2 tablespoons light mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing
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1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
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Dash ground red pepper
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Orange slices, halved (optional)
Directions
1.
Snap off and discard woody bases from fresh asparagus. If desired, scrape off scales. In a medium covered saucepan cook fresh asparagus in a small amount of boiling water for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. (Or, cook frozen asparagus according to package directions.) Drain; keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the yogurt, mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing, orange peel, and ground red pepper. Spoon over hot asparagus. If desired, garnish with orange slices. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 46, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 26%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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